I’m always concerned about the blooms on the garlic chives, because they spread so easily. So, I’m careful to remove anything that will even develop into a bloom. For garlic, onions, garlic chives, and chives, the stalk with the bud (for the bloom) is a “scape.” The scapes are edible and delicious. Use the buds…
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Kalua Pork
Lately, it seems that I can’t look at pork butt in the grocery store, without thinking of Hawaii. There are a few dishes that remind me of the Aloha State. Kalua Pork is top on my list. Well, so is Poke, but it involves raw fish, so I’ll leave that alone! When I realized I…
Chicken Stuffed Summer Squash
Luckily, we have good friends who have a great squash crop this year, and generously share it. A few of the calabacita squash are large, so I made some incredible Chicken Stuffed Summer Squash, with the last ones. Now, calabacita is a particular favorite summer squash for us, but yellow squash or zucchini both are…
Tamales and Eggs
For a fabulous weekend breakfast, try Tamales and Eggs. It’s super easy and delicious. The recipe is for one, so you might have to do some math. But even if you’re making breakfast for a group, use tamales for a base in Scrambled Egg Casserole. Of course, the quality of the tamales matter. We order…
Portuguese Beef Stew
Because there’s no dredging and frying, Portuguese Beef Stew is the light, summer version of stew. With very little prep, you have an easy and delicious meal. For a one pot meal, make it with veggies and cook in the oven in a heavy covered pot or in a slow cooker. Serve it with…